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Unit Title: Algebra- Functions and Relations Grade Level(s): 9-Diploma
Subject/Topic Area(s): Students understand and interpret the characteristics of functions using graphs, tables, and algebraic techniques.
Key Words: Functions, graphs, algebra
Designed by: Tristan Bates Time Frame: 80 minutes
School District: MSAD 58 School: Phillips Middle School

Brief Summary of Unit

This unit is designed to teach students how to use graphs, tables and algebraic techniques to understand functions. The students will be introduced to the basic functions and be expected to recognize the basic functions and draw them. Students will also be expected to use these functions and the family of functions to problem solve. Concepts such as domain, range, zeros, intercepts, and maximum and minimum values will be used to graph functions. Students will also use the concept of average rate of change by looking at graphs and table of values to compare functions. Some projects that I will use are an activity dealing with the stock market to help teach the concept of looking at a graph and noticing general trends. I will also use a couple of quizzes and a couple of activities involving the SmartBoard. By the end I will expect students to be able to derive a graph from an equation and interpret the characteristics of a graph. They should be able to compare how graphs and equations relate and the importance of using both graphs and equations in everyday life.

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